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Do you use straps? I figure straps are good for at least one or two more pull up's a set. My "famous trainer" buddy does not recommend going too wide; just slightly wider than straight up arms. Hard to get use to for me since I have an idea in my head what a pull up is for the last 25 years working out...

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No straps, but full disclosure, I need a chair back for the the last 3-4. I am not using my legs to help, but just taking some weight off. I am not going too wide, Pretty much 4 inches or so left and right vs straight up.

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Two days ago was the first time I had deadlifted in over 2 months and boy does my lower back feel sore. Went balls out and did 315 raw for 3 reps and felt like I could have done more but didn't want to risk throwing out my back. Not bad since my ORM was about 450 =D

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Finally put up 185 on the incline bench for 1. That's 40lbs more than me. I vividly remember thinking how cool it would be to have a 45 and a 25 on each side months ago and not being able to envision a time where I could lift that.
Hell, I never even tried it until today (previous high was 175).

I'm quite stoked.

:tu

Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3
 

185 is a good milestone, 225 is right around the corner. I'd try it on a flat bench first.

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Nice lift Dan!

I never liked Incline bench. I never get into the right groove. I've had some decent lifts but never feel comfortable on it. I've also hurt myself multiple times doing incline bench.

Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3
 

Different strokes, Son....I love incline, and am actually able to lift more on the incline. Strange, I know.

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Count me in the :td for Incline group. One of my least favorite exercises.

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Wussies.

Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3
 

I do them, but I don't like it at all :D

That said whoever mentioned Skull crushers, that is becoming one of my new favorite exercises :tu

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:D

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Getting my third preworkout in Monday, trying Universal Shock Therapy. I found that using Con-Crete with a preworkout gives me much more energy. Today was a good day.

Anyone have any experience with Hemoval? Apparently that is another good one to take with a preworkout.

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Never tried any of those, Bill.

What is Con-Crete?

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Concentrated Creatine.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/pmh/concret.html

Some Preworkouts like Musclepharm Assault use creatine (specifically con-crete in assault) but some don't like Cellucor C4.

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Thanks, reviews look good, Bill. :tu

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It is damn tasty too, tastes like old school pineapple jolly ranchers :dr :dr

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Same here, Tom... I lift WAY more on incline. Feels better on my shoulders, too...

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That is key for me as well, Dan.

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I put up 300 on the flat bench last week for a 1 rep max. I'm hoping to get 350 before I reach the end of my deployment.

Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3
 

You incline bench lovers are crazy! If I do it, it is with dumbbells

But you did remind me to take my fish oil! :wo